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The next morning we woke up really early (like 3 am) because of the jet lag. We forced ourselves back to sleep, and when the alarm went off at 6:30, it was brutal (I guess our bodies got back into … Continue reading
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So… after our long flight, we landed in Johannesburg, got all our luggage (always holding my breath for that), and went to look for the rental car location. Of course, there are many guides and porters that try to grab … Continue reading
The Internet is still not cooperating:( I get a little bit of connectivity to get a wee post up, but certainly not a real one with photos. But, I have been writing along the way, so will likely post daily … Continue reading
When I was growing up, I loved the song “Africa” from Toto. I dreamed of going to Africa one day and would sing the song all the time. It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There’s … Continue reading
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” Mark Twain Travel is the best. I remember getting on a plane for the first time when I was 18. I loved the feeling of taking off and being above the clouds. … Continue reading
I read this post a while back on one of my favourite blogs (71toes). In it, she talks about the Celtic concept of “thin places”. According to a definition I found, a thin place, “is a place where the boundary between … Continue reading
We usually are up bright and early on vacations, ready to go; but these mornings have been a little more lazy, with us lounging in bed and the kids watching an episode of Gilmore Girls before we head out. We … Continue reading
We awoke to a rainy day:( but the forecast said it would clear up so we had faith. We took our time getting ready, then finally armed with hats, umbrellas and light jackets, we headed out. First stop was Levain … Continue reading
We have wanted to go to NYC with all the kids for ages now, and finally found a long weekend to do it! It’s seems to be rare that we have the kids for Thanksgiving weekend, so we are used … Continue reading
We finally made our way to Las Vegas. We had booked a large timeshare condo place – and it was a palace! After being on a houseboat, it was a welcome difference. How grateful I am for space! And washing … Continue reading